The Backyard Blacksmith - Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith

There is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop?even beginners can produce useful and beautiful projects on their first try."The Backyard Blacksmith" shows you how blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby (with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques). Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers and botanical ornaments.

About the author

Lorelei Sims is a blacksmith and metalworking artist, and the owner of Five Points Blacksmith Shop in Charleston, Illinois. For examples of her work, see her website blacksmithchic.com.

Product details

• Authors: Lorelei Sims
• Publisher: Rockport Publ
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2006
• EAN: 9781592532513
• ISBN: 978-1-59253-251-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 196 mm x 258 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 671 g
• Series: Backyard; Backyard
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design